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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-30
THE RAILROAD STRIKE.
The General Opinion Is the Men
viii 20 Defeated.

PorTsvILLE, PA, Dec. 26.--The
railroad strike continues TO be the
absorbing topic. Passenger and sew
elal freight trains ran AS usual, but
no coal trains. Tuesday alone will
divulge the true extent of the strike.
The officials of the company here
say they do not expect all the men ut
work but will operate the road as
much as possible with those who
will report. Forty Brotherhood To-
connective engineers at this end of the
line will stand by the company. The
local machinists aud old employees
will apply for train work, but not
much eau be done on the road or at
the mines here unless the Philadel-
pbia end works. Public opinion
here Is that the men will be beaten
at every point, aud that the strike
will be of short duration. The men
are even now divided on the policy
of the strike. The leaders of the
Mine and Railroad assemblies were
all day unsuccessfully trying to get
the company officials TO agree to ar
bitration. Under any circumstances
the blockade will have to be lifted
at Port Richmond before much can
be done here. The assembly conf
prising the mechanics and laborers
employed at coal and iron shops held
meeting this afternoon, and de-
cided that the railroad strike had no
connection with them, and they
would work on Tuesday as usual.
Twenty Knights of Labor
signed their names 10 lists saying
they would do any work that the
railroad officials ask them.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-30

working too hard; you look MS II you wanted
rstn
She put her hand to her head.
my invention Is gone,n shc said. al can't
write my fourth act It's all blanls--nll a
blankw
Henry advised her to walt till the next day.
"Go to-bed,n no suggested, ''and try and
slecp.n
She waved her hand iinpatiently.
u must finish the play she answered. 81
only want hint from you. You must
know something about plays. Your.brother
has got e. theatre. You must often have
heard him talk about fourth and fifth nets
you must have seen rehearsals, and all the
rest Of it," She abruptly thrust the manu-
script into Henrys hand. ~ can't rcnd it TO
you,n sho said; II feel giddy when look at
my own writing Jrst run your eye over it,
there's good fellow-and give me hint"
Henry glanced at tho manuscript lie
happened to look at the list of the persons of
the drama. As he read the list he started
md turned abruptly to the countess, iniend-
ing to ask her for some explanation. The
words were suspended on his lips. 1t was
but too plainly useless to speak to her. Her
head lay back on the upper rail OF the chair.
She seemed TO DO half asleep already. Tho
flush on her fnco had deepcned; sho looked
like woman who was in danger OF having
it,
lie rang the boil, and directed the man who
answered it to send one Of the chamhermaids
upstairs. His voice seemed TO partially rouse
the countess; she opened. her eyes In slow,
drowsy why. "Haye you read itin she asked.
II was necessary, as a mere act Of human
ity, to humor her. IL win read IT willingly"
said Henry, 'if you will go upstairs to bed,
You shall heor whit think Of it tomorrow
morning. Our heads will be clearer, we
shall be better able to mako the fourth act in
the morning"
| The chambermaid came in while ho was
| speaking. ~ am afraid the lady Is Ill, =
Henry whispered. "Tnke her up to her
room.n Tue woman looked at the countess,
and whispered back, "Shall we send for a
doctor, STRIP
Henry advised taking her upstairs first,
and then asking the managers advice. There
was great difficulty in persuading her TO rise
aud accept tho support Of the chambermoid's
arm. 1t was only by reiterated promises tc
read tho play TINT night, and 10 mako the
fourth act in tho morning, that Henry pre-
vailed on tho countess 10 return TO her room
| Left to himself no began TO feel certain
languid curiosity In relation to tho manu-
icrpt. He looked over the pages, reading .
line here and limo there. Suddenly III
changed color as he read-and looked NJ
from the manuscript like man bewildered
HGood Godl what does this meani' he said L
himself.
Ills eyes turned nervously to tho door BY
which Agnes had left him. She might 70
turn TO the drawing room; she might wan
TO see what tho countess had written. III
looked back again at the passage which
stalled him-considered with himself for I
moment-and suddenly and softly left tn
room
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-30
Are You Going to Kansas
Missouri, Colorado, Cali
fornia or Any of The
Waafern Statea7

If you should avail yourself of the
advantages that are now offered by
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rect route from the South to the
West and Northwest. This line runs
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ing your ticekts via Memphis and the
Kansas City Route. Send for large
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|. Address,
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Or, II. D. ELLIS, Ticket Agent,
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This is the latest name for those
Illegal and unholy combinations by
which manufacturer, jobbers and
merchants rolf the consumer not only
of part OF hIH money but deprive
the great mass Of the people of the
benefits of the law Of supply aud de-
mand. That these combinations are
against the public good, and there
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-30
KEENAN, on Siberia.

Except the life OF Lincoln and the War Arsl-
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undertaken by 1nE CENTURY than thia OF MT:
four years travel and study IN Russia and
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Minister Of The Interior admitted him 10 tho
principal mines and prifonH, where he became
hcquil,ated with some three hundred State ex-
llcs,-Iibernls, Nihiiists and others, land tho
series will be a startling ne well as accurate
revelation OF the exile system. The man
Illustrations by tho artist and photographer,
Mr.. George A. Frost. who accompanied the
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The Century Magazine

NkEITH the November. 1881, issue IHr CEN
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vfW with regular circulation Of almost as
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The latter history having recounted the evei
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Under the canton
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Workmen's advocate., 1887-03-19
SOCIAL SCIENCE FOR THE
 PEOPLE.
COVE RN M ENT.

Whenever there are exhibited strong symptoms of dissatisfaction among the working classes. indicating a desire for more just regulation of economic rela- tions between employer and employed, their supplications are invariably drowned amid shouts of editors, profes. sors, lawyers, ministers and other repre- sentatives of the present order of things that it is none of the governments duty to interferfere with the industries of the nation, and that the law of supply and demand alone can and will settle their case. This harbarous notion has been engrafted upon the minds of the people for centuries, so that the shouts of interested capital find an echo even within the suffering and despairing mul- titudes. But mental survey of the true nature and function of government may tend to dispe a prejudice that has weighed so heavily upon the toilers of the world.
 In the unceasing contest against the rude forces of nature each one is in need of the protection and assistance of every other one, and organization and associa- ton thus become an indispensable neces- sity. The laws by which the units of this.organization are guided in their dealings with each other, together with number of selected men-oiiicials- whose duty it is to execute the laws, to amend or to replace the same by new ones if the community of interests de mand it, is called the government. Thus it appears that government is an insii- tuition devoted to the exclusive purpose of furthering the well-being and happi- ness of the people individually and col actively. Of what other use could gov ernment be to man? As mans happi- ness consists in obtaining and enjoying all the products of the advanced indus tries, science and art of the age, which affords physical and mental content, and not in filled public treasury, il is evi- dent that the first and principal duty of government consists in securing to ALL
Workmen's advocate., 1887-03-19
HARD TO NAME.
UOrhHlen's AdrOcdte:

To the WOrkmen's Adcocdfe.
 It is evident that the workmen of to- day think more of themselves than they did few years ago; they are now willing to do something to improve their condi- ton, but what to do is more than they can tell. Three years ago the working people of Erie, Pa, knew nothing about organization, and it was not until the Spring of 1886, when wages were cut down twenty per cent, that the laborer's stomach began to think-before his head. To-day in Erie there are three Assem- plies of the K. of L., two English and one German, who are working in fair harmony to better their condition; but what to do is now the question. AS the readers of the WoRKMEN's ADVOCATE all know the k of l.. promises much, but can do little The big organization is the result of the free advertisements which the capitalistic press has given them; their principles are as obscure as the moon on q stormy night. The K. of l.. is non political organiza- lion, yet they claim that the only means of solving the labor problem is to send the people to the polls to vote for some man who will stay by the working peo- pie. But they don't say who the man should be, nor who should nominate him. They don't want anything to do with politics or nominations, further than going to vote.
 A woman came here last week to speak on the labor question. She spoke in very radical manner; denounced capitalists and bankers and upheld women's rights; but she failed to reach any essential principles. She has life time of study before her before she can call herself scientific agitator.
 The K. of L. in this city is such a mixed up composition that no scientific man could name it. K. OF l..
Workmen's advocate., 1887-03-19

Why does the price of coal go up
 At the ''combinations' signy It darkens this Winter the poor mans
 hearth, ... As if by title divine. Does it mean more pay for those who dig All day in the rocking mine: Truly the hearts must be warm and big, Of the Godly men who combine. Does it safety mean from the poison
 damp,
 From the gasping death of flame; From living grave with its smothered
 lamp,
 From tomb without a name? To give the collier chance to hold His little ones by the hand !: And to see the birds of waking world, In the beauty of Spring expand' To make his bread and his home so sure That it's daily wearying care, He need not carry to darken still more The shafts long perilous stair: If it means all this, then we concede All Christians had better combine To "put up coal" and thrill with light The cold and pitiless mine. And we are glad to pay extra toll For each precious Jetty ton, To give these toilers, grim and sad, The bath of Gods great free sun. ''It is not for them that coal goes up; Please tell me who 'tis for then, That it jumps to the tune of one hun
 dred cents,
 At the word of these pious men: We know that thousands of little feet Are scared and blue with cold; That women's fingers grow all too stiff, The needle of life to hold. There's many home that is fetid with For the want of bright, generous fires: And hearts grow hard with reyengful
 thought r..t..
 When starved of common desires. lis God that hath piled the wondrous
 wealth
 In acres of goodly mine Yes, they style themselves the lords of the coal, Ns .fs These freebooters who combine. sf trr #s.E But coal goes up, and wages go down, And still do the gamblers play; In their palaces and white-wnged yachts Forgetting their Judgment Day They can buy the smiles of women fair, Their ease, their horses, their wine Do we need to ask why coal goes up? Why these church-going men combinef
Workmen's advocate., 1887-03-19
WILLIAM WlLklNSoN'S WISH.

WILLIAM WILKINSON, $ WISH. To the Worhmens Adrocate:
 Would it not be practical to ask man ufacturers and business men in general to express their opinions on the subjects of wages and hours of labor through the WoRKMEN's ADVOCATE? Please ask those who believe wages are too low to say so. and those who think wages at this time too high to say so, and say it plainly; also those who think wages are just right to say so, and ask them all to give their reason for their belief. believe there is nothing so good as free and fair dis cussion on every subject. We are often led by discussion to change our opinions
 l, for one, believe that the higher the wages paid, the better it is for the la boring classes as well as the business class, but the worse it is for the non producers The interests of the wage workers and the business people cannot be separated, although most of the busi- ness people don't comprehend it. But the interest of the non-producer is cer- tainly another thing-the lower wages can be forced down the better for them. The cheapest labor in the land ought to be $3.00 per day, and eight hours ought to be legal day work, and every man who is willing to work could not find work on that system, l say shorten the day $ work to six or seven hours until all can find work.
 1 have always advocated high tariff on emigration S1,00O per head. l advocate it still Please ask business men to express their opinions on the sub ject. VIM. WILKINSON.
 Birmingham, March II.
Workmen's advocate., 1887-03-19
HE IS BURNING NOW.

The following is the vigorous way in which the Denver Lab0r Enquirer differs with some of our Eastern pa pers on the subject of Beecher's de- misc
 Henry Ward Beecher died last Tuesday.
 He is the rascal who received s2O,- cooper annum for preaching Christ's word to the poor and he falsified his God by telling the people, not that no rich man should enter the King dom of Heaven but that bread and water ought to content the poor. He stole the livery of Heaven to serve the devil with.
 His last words were that he dreamed that Che was a Duke and his wife a Duchess. The American people well may rejoice that this rascal is dead. "DH mortuis Al nisi reritas."
 If there is any truth in the Christian religion Henry Ward Beecher is now having birthstone and fire for akfast, fire and brim- stone for luncheon and good brim- stone and hot fire for supper.
 He would be glad of that water he urged upon the poor.
 rejoice that this man is dead and in judgment. He disgraced even the rotton world in which he lived, and the cries of your starving child ren will take on note of gladness when they hear that he is gone.
Workmen's advocate., 1887-03-19
SANITARY.

1eacher-My dear child, you should not attend school while your brother has the measles other scholars might be in- fected
 Little SchOiar-But, teacher, he is only my step.brother.
Workmen's advocate., 1887-03-19
WHY COAT. GOES UP.

MRS. FRANCES A. BINGHAM.
Workmen's advocate., 1887-03-19
COMMUNICATIONS.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS, Write plain; boil down" your letters: make them short. Write only on one side of the paper Be as good natured as you can under the circumstances.
Workmen's advocate., 1887-03-19
OVERLAND FOR ONE DOLLAR.
Passenger Tickets and Drafts.

LYMAN LINE-C. $. AND ROYAL MAIL l STEAMERS FOR QUEENSTOWN AND LIVERPOOL
 From Inman pier. foot of Grand st. Jersey diate 80 Steerage. Se0 PETER WRIGHT | SON General Agents, Broadway, New York. Or G. M. DOWNS X SON.
 s59 Chapel Street, NEW HAVEN. CONN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-18
Pretty wall Ornaments.

One of the prettiest wall ornaments inn
aginable has for foundation the antique
palm leaf fan, which supports southern tan.
gle OF Spanish moss, rice, millct and cotton
balls tied in a c1relessly graceful fashion
with a bow of Whit ribbon The moss should
be spread to cover The fan almost completely,
forming soft background for the clustered
trines.
A wooden plate can be covered with the fiat
gray moss found on old stones and fences
Attach it with glue, and when perfectly dry
glue on little irregular twig, putting bits Of
moss on this also, and when the twig is firmly
fastened mount u bird or birds nest with
eggs, and you have a pretty PLAGUE for the
wall, which can be varied to suit any ca
price or condition. If the wall is dark place
a bit Of bright drapery behind the placque.-
PHILADELPHIA Call
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-18
The Sanitary Woman.

The sanitary woman is abroad; 10 place is
sacred to her and no human being is free
from her fads She tests the air we breathe,
the clothes we wear, the friends we have, and
tradition shc scorns rs she docs dut, | hate
the sanitary woman. | am perfectly willing
to live on, us did my grandmothers, without
a knowledge OF sanitary blessings. In fact,
am rather given to believe that they are not
blessings, She is the most uncomfortable
person OF any that can be imagined On her
arrival in your house She carefully iuspects
the plumbing, she criticises the food, unless
it belongs to the special health variety that
she upholds, She tries to convince you that
you are not clothed right ana she j., and the
fact that sho looks guy and you don't only
adds to her Indignation, and nine times out
of ten, unless she is very we'll bred and really
slightly insane, she manages to call you u
frivolous female, 1t is a curious thing, but
in this world men, unless they are cranlis-
and then, of course, they are not mcn-like
frivolous fcmales.-"Ba in New \ ori, Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-18

As an example of bh'd language Mr. c. F.
Holder says in Wide Awake that the ord-
nary domestic fowl presents the most inter
esting ard perfect songs, Half an hour in u
barnyard will demonstrate that certain
sounds are the equivalent o. words. The
crow of the cock is a challenge to another
cock and is not noticed ~ the hons: but let
him find delicate mur,ci aud hn s.oTi r.',1r-
ing to utter a succession OF .nor, "o'cs:
"Tuck, tuck tuck, tucl>!' at Win i t, Ecns
gather about him for their sh&rn ca the
dainty.
The different notes, or "baby tlli:,' Of the
mother hen, are of great variety and mean
quite different things. Every biddy under
stands that chuck, chuck, chuck" means
"Come home to your mother" just as the
quick call, tuck, tuck, tucl;!n means "comc
to your supper.E Mr. Holden gives the fol
lowing briei chapter Of domestic fowl Ian
guage from a dictionary too extended to
present in unabridged form:
Ur-kado-dle-do-o.o CaaIcLg, of male.
Tuck, tuck, tuck. Food call.
K-a-rr-e Announcing presence of hawk.
Cut, cut, ca-d2-cut. Announcement of egg
laying.
Cluck, cluck, cluck. Call of young.
Kerr, kerr, kerr Song If conttntmcnt of hen
C-r-a-w-l-1-e. Quictins young chicks.
W-h-o-o-i-e (whste,, Expression of apprchcn
sion at night
C-r-a-i-a-i-o-u. Terror and protest ut capture
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-18

The bank which receives and cashes n
check raised from a lower to a higher
amount becomes responsible for the money
paid in excess of the original sum named on
the check by the drawer. Judge Daniels
says: when money is paid by n bank upon
a raised or altered check by mistake. the
general rule is that it may be recovered back
from the party to whom it was paid as hay
ing been paid without consideration but if
either party has been guilty of negligence or
carelessness, by which the other lbs been in
jured, the negligent party mus bear the loss.
The doctrine is clear and is sustained bv atl-
thority. The bank is not bound to know any,
thing more than the drawers signature. and
in the absence of any circumstance which in
ficts injury upon another party, there is no
reason why the bank should not lie rcim-
bursed." This decision was subsequent to one
by the court of appeals in 1874, which excited
at the time a great deal of cri'i.i n The
general practice seems to lie uowyGujs that
the bank must bear the brunt Of any
frauds perpetrated upon it,